Are you Muslim American? We want to hear your thoughts on Trump's presidency

By Colleen Shalby

Nov 29, 2016 | 6:10 PM

Thousands of high school and college students march to Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. (Associated Press)

A slew of letters sent to at least five mosques in California was part of a surge of Islamophobia that hit the nation in November after Donald Trump was declared the president-elect.

The letters, addressed to the “Children of Satan” and signed by a group that calls itself “Americans for a Better Way,” praised Trump and denounced Muslims, calling for genocide.

Muslim Public Affairs Council President Salam Al-Marayati addressed the letters and stressed the importance of an open discussion about Muslim culture.

“The more you repeat a lie, the more it becomes a fact,” he said. “Unfortunately, the silence is perpetuating these myths.”

In an effort to further that discussion, we want to hear from you.

Are you Muslim American? What do you want people to know about your religion, and about you? Has your life been affected by Trump or the controversial rhetoric associated with his campaign? Tell us how your life has, or hasn’t changed, over the past election year, and share with us what you hope for America’s future. Fill out the form below if you'd like to help inform our ongoing coverage.